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What did some of the pastoralists do to adapt to the declining of grazing lands?

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Reduced cattle

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Increased cattle

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Reduced taxes

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Increased taxes

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The correct option is A Reduced cattle
Some pastoralists reduced the number of cattle in their herds since there was not enough pasture. Others attempted to discover newer pastures for their herds when movement to old grazing fields seemed difficult.

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